Mining projects typically follow a long pathway from initial mineral discovery to active production. Various bottlenecks slow mine development and can prevent development from ever happening. A recent study by Minex Consulting, examining nearly 4,700 mineral discoveries since the 1950s,…

Several mining companies, primarily Chinese, mine copper and cobalt without regard for environmental standards and the impact on local communities While areas rich in rare minerals may be a blessing for the economies of countries like the Democratic Republic of…

With China dominating the global supply of rare-earth magnets and other critical materials, Europe is dangerously vulnerable to shortages and potential export controls. EU institutions, governments, and industry must act quickly to secure these supply chains and create buffers against…

Silver, often nicknamed the ‘Devil’s metal’ because of its volatility, has reached record highs this year and still has further to run despite a supply crunch, according to experts. The metal’s growth value has been running alongside gold’s, which has…

Traders came back from their Thanksgiving break, and they came back with envy. While Stocks rose throughout the globe in muted fashion, Metals shook Markets again. Up between 1.30% (to $4,200) for Gold and to 6.50% (!) for Silver, all…

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a report identifying strategies for developing a more efficient, sustainable and resilient U.S. metals processing infrastructure, where metals are used and reused more efficiently throughout the economy. The report highlights…

The Trump administration’s drone strikes against boats allegedly bringing illicit drugs to the US come amid an explosion in the amount of cocaine being produced in Colombia and Peru. But there is a new – and lethal – factor that is turbo-charging production…

Malaysia has suspended operations at a rare earth site and two tin mines in western Perak state following an investigation into complaints that a stretch of a major river had turned bright blue, the natural resources and environment ministry said. Minister Johari Abdul Ghani told parliament Wednesday that authorities had launched…